Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Scolipede's Speed does the work, Sp. Atk pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Scolipede latches on to its prey with the claws on its neck before slamming them into the ground and jabbing them with its claws’ toxic spikes.
Scolipede engage in fierce territorial battles with Centiskorch. At the end of one of these battles, the victor makes a meal of the loser.
Fire, Flying, Psychic, and Rock moves hit Scolipede for super-effective damage. The Bug/Poison typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Scolipede leans offensive (base 100 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Flying, Psychic, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass, Fighting |
Florges's Moonblast hits Scolipede for 36-43%. Leafeon's Double-Edge hits Scolipede for 49-58%. Slowking deals 45-53% with Scald.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlowerveil ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Florges builds →Moonblast36-43% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Leafeon builds →Double Edge49-58% Knock Off27-32% | ||
 SlowkingRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, burns with Scald, threatens with Trick Room WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Slowking builds →Scald45-53% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemMeganiumite NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Meganium builds →Dazzling Gleam18-21% Giga Drain13-15% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Scolipede View Audino builds →Knock Off13-16% | ||
The three-stage chain from Venipede through Whirlipede ends here at Scolipede. Want more? Breed for Venipede eggs. Plenty of partners available via one egg group. The evolution from Venipede pushed Scolipede to 485 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +55. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Scolipede to get Venipede eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Scolipite buys the setup turn. Scolipede clicks Swords Dance, then starts cleaning with Megahorn and Ground coverage. Adamant nature with max Attack and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Scolipede best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Swords Dance
- Earthquake
- Megahorn
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Earthquake
- Endeavor
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Megahorn
- Protect
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Swords Dance
- Earthquake
- X Scissor
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Megahorn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Protect
- Earthquake
- Baton Pass
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Poison Jab
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
- Megahorn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Protect
- Earthquake
- Baton Pass
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool tells the story here. Scolipede learns Take Down and Iron Tail naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Rock and Normal coverage and more extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Scolipede's coverage across 8 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Megahorn and Sludge Bomb for same-type damage. Take Down and Double-Edge are the payoff moves.
Don't skip the egg moves. Scolipede picks up Pin Missile and Rock Climb only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Megahorn and Sludge Bomb while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Don't skip the egg moves. Scolipede picks up Pin Missile and Rock Climb only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Megahorn and Sludge Bomb while coverage across 7 types adds range.
Scolipede isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Venipede from Black, Black 2, or Sword. The evolution path from Venipede to Scolipede is covered in the steps below.
Scolipede doesn't appear wild. Catch Venipede instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 30 to get Scolipede. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Scolipede in Sword & Shield
To get Scolipede, start by catching Venipede through walking encounters at Lv. 10-18. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch VenipedeForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest56%EarlySnowingForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest56%EarlyNormal WeatherForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest56%EarlySnowstormForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest56%EarlyNormal WeatherForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest56%EarlySnowstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest56%EarlySnowingForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest46%EarlySandstormForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest46%EarlyHeavy FogForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest46%EarlySandstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest46%EarlyHeavy FogForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest36%EarlyOvercastForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest36%EarlyRainingForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest36%EarlyOvercastForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest36%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest36%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest36%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest36%EarlyRainingForest of FocusSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Forest36%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyNormal WeatherForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyRainingForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySnowstormForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyHeavy FogForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyOvercastForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyNormal WeatherForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySnowstormForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySnowingForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySandstormForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyThunderstormForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyRainingForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyIntense SunForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyHeavy FogForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySnowingForest of FocusShieldGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyOvercastForest of FocusSwordGrass Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySandstorm
Step 2Evolve into Whirlipede
Step 3Scolipede ✓
No wild encounters for Scolipede in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring Venipede over from Black, Black 2, or Sword, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Scolipede in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 2Evolve into Whirlipede
Step 3Scolipede ✓
You're catching Venipede first, not Scolipede. Venipede appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Scolipede in Sun & Moon
Step 1Catch VenipedeRoute 4SunGrass Lv.14 RouteEarlyIsland Scan (Thursday)Route 4MoonGrass Lv.14 RouteEarlyIsland Scan (Thursday)- Step 2Evolve into Whirlipede
- Step 3Scolipede ✓
Scolipede looks average on paper at 485 BST. But Speed Boost is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier sweeper on our tier list.
Watch for Charizard (Fire), Aerodactyl (Flying), and Espeon (Psychic) when using Scolipede. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem. Scolipede's base 112 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Scolipede gets Speed Boost, Poison Point, and Swarm. But Speed Boost is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 112 Speed, Speed Boost gives Scolipede an edge before opponents can react.
Scolipede is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 112 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Run Swords Dance, Earthquake, Megahorn, and Protect on Scolipede. Swords Dance is the most common pick at 19% usage. Megahorn provides reliable STAB damage.
Since Black & White, Scolipede has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Scolipede has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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